KMS History Synopsis
1906-Refugio
- Name: Quality Grove School
- Designation: Elementary
- Building: One room
- Location: Refugio
- Teacher: Luella Lawson
1906-1911
- Building: Two rooms
- Additional teachers: Mrs. Emma Clayton, Mrs. H.F. Randle
1912-Lee Avenue
- Event: Moved to Lee Ave
- Additional teachers: S.H. Fowler, J.C. Goger, Miss. Bernice Means
Circa 1916-Clinton Avenue
- Event: Moved to Clinton Ave
- Building: Four rooms
- Additional teachers: J.M. Brewer, Mr. McNorton, Mrs. J.M. Lofton, Mrs. Lucinda Baker, Mrs. Patty Upshaw.
1921
- Event: School burned-Rebuilt with 8 rooms
1923-1950
Principals
- Mr. Jordan
- Mr. H.T. Wise (8 years)
- Mr. Tidwell
- Mr. Kay W. McMillan (6 years)
- Mr. C.O. Wallis
- Mrs. Ruby L. Miller
1950-1953-Refugio
- Name: M.L. Kirkpatrick
- Designation: Grades 1-9
- Of Note: 22 teachers, 700 students
- Event: Moved to 3201 Refugio
- Building: Nineteen classrooms, combination gym/auditorium
1952
- Event: Eight classrooms added
1956
- Event: Gymnasium added.
- Conversion of the auditorium/gymnasium into an auditorium
1954-1971
- Principal : Mr. Adams
- Designation: Jr./Sr. High School
1972-1973
1974-1984
- Event: School re-opened
- Principal: Harold Shoemaker
- Designation: Occupational High School
1985-1987
- Principal: Mildred Sims
- Designation: Grades 5-6
1988
1991-2007
1999
- Event: Activity Building added
2005
- Event: Sixth grade wing (eight classrooms, two restrooms)
2006
- Event: Elevator and remodeling to back porch completed.
2007
- Event: Principal Jorge Mendoza retired
- Principal: Jason Oliver
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